Food/Drink Roundup: PufferFish, 3rd St. Market Hall nab national nods

PufferFish, the tropical cocktail bar atop Hotel Metro has been named a Top 10 Regional Nominee for “Best U.S. Hotel Bar” in the 2026 Spirited Awards. The awards are the work of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, “one of the most prestigious honors in the global cocktail industry.”

Next is the always-busy, always-great 3rd St. Market Hall. The downtown destination recently made USA Today’s “10Best” list for best food halls in the country. What place did 3rd St. take? Third, naturally.